State v. Masterson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
State v. Masterson, 368 So. 2d 139 (La. 1979)
1979 La. LEXIS 5586
Dennis, From, Summers, Tate

State v. Masterson

Opinion of the Court

In re William Masterson, applying for writs of certiorari, prohibition, mandamus and for a stay order. Caddo Parish.

Granted. Preliminary hearing ordered without further delay.

SUMMERS, C. J., dissents from the order. TATE and DENNIS, JJ.,

The accused’s constitutional right to a preliminary examination fixed for hearing cannot be evaded by continuing the hearing in order to permit the grand jury time to indict an accused.

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE of Louisiana v. William MASTERSON
Cited By
1 case
Status
Published